Australia eliminated Thailand at Asian cup

Tournament favourites Australia finally found their form in their final Group A match against Thailand at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. A 4-0 win saw them advance to the quarterfinals.
Australia led 1-0 at half time after a goal to Michael Beauchamp, but two goals to Mark Viduka and one to Harry Kewell in the second half sealed the result.
The score line did not really reflect the game, Australia and Thailand played a balanced game in the first half, but the Socceroos grasped one opportunity to score. Thais got some great chances with striker Kiatisak Senamuang just missing connecting as the ball whizzed across the face of Australia's goal.
The 33-year-old Thai striker, the greatest player, Kiatisuk Senamuang, has announced his retirement from international football after his country's fighting exit from the Asian Cup.
National coach Chanvit Polchovint declared: "We believe all the Thai people can be proud of us because we finished with four points, the same as Australia and one point behind Iraq even though we lost".
Australians now advance to the quarterfinals and will play Japan in Hanoi on 21 July. Group leaders Iraq will take on Vietnam in Bangkok the same day.